Motorcyclist killed in crash identified

Costa Mesa police officers investigate a fatal crash involving a car and a motorcycle on Adams Avenue between Harbor Boulevard and Royal Palm Drive in Costa Mesa on Sunday. CHRISTINE COTTER, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

COSTA MESA – A motorcyclist killed in a Sunday afternoon crash has been identified as a Huntington Beach man.

Chad Delorm, 40, was pronounced dead after crashing with a Honda Civic on Adams Avenue, according to officials.

The crash occurred near Royal Palm Drive, where the driver of the Civic was making a left turn, said Sgt. David Casarez of the Costa Mesa Police Department.

Delorm was headed east on Adams Avenue just before 4 p.m., he said.

A 62-year-old woman, who was driving the Civic, turned left and crashed with the motorcycle.

Delorm's motorcycle hit the passenger side of the car, Casarez said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver and several witnesses were interviewed by police, Casarez said. She was released after being interviewed.

The crash is under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact investigator Darren Wood at 714-754-5264.

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Costa Mesa police officers investigate a fatal crash involving a car and a motorcycle on Adams Avenue between Harbor Boulevard and Royal Palm Drive in Costa Mesa on Sunday. CHRISTINE COTTER, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
A motorcycle lies on the street along Adams Avenue west of Harbor Boulevard. The rider died after a collision with a car on Adams Avenue in Costa Mesa on Sunday. CHRISTINE COTTER, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
A tow truck operator sweeps up broken glass at the site where a motorcycle and a car, at left, collided on Adams Avenue in Costa Mesa on Sunday. The rider died after the crash. CHRISTINE COTTER, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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